Single Mom, Single Income, Financial Success Story
My daughter never takes my financial advice and it is frustrating. I mean, I am The Frugal Biddy Everyone listens (or should listen) to me (I am being sarcastic, kind of).. My goal is for people save money and not over extend themselves. I know what it is like to be not only broke but broke with a baby. I… Read More
I am often asked questions such as how to get out of debt and how to stay out of debt. Because of how society is it is so easy to get into debt. No one really explains to us that we do not have to get into debt and we certainly do not have to stay in debt. Society ingrains… Read More
Tough love, tough finances and saying “no” is something that I have had to do with a close loved one of mine. This close loved one is my one and only daughter. A lot of people have asked me if my daughter is really on top of her finances. You would think she would be having a mother like me…. Read More
There are a number of ways that I saved money shopping as a single mom. From a low income earner to a high income earner, my shopping and need to find deals never changed. Obviously, my initial need to save money was due to my financial circumstances. I knew as a single mom I had to find the best deals… Read More
Student loan debt doesn’t have to crush your dream of owning a home. Media outlets frequently report the impact student loan debt is having on borrowers. Americans owe 1.5 trillion in student loans. This massive debt obligation is making it impossible for some to buy a home. Fannie Mae, however, has developed an innovative solutions program to help borrowers purchase… Read More
How much do you need in order to retire early (if you so desire)? You may not desire early retirement or be at a place to retire early but how much would you need to not have to work again? I can’t imagine anyone wanting to work in their 70’s, 80’s or 90’s unless they have a true passion for… Read More